Sinate is a New Zealand death/thrash metal band. History The band was formed in 2001 (and went under the name 'Desecrator') but did not release their debut album, Beyond Human, until September 2005. The band had disbanded in 2003 when Sam Sheppard joined 8 Foot Sativa, followed by Matt Sheppard—but both left 8 Foot Sativa to reform Sinate in June 2005, joined by 8 Foot Sativa guitar technician Sean Parkinson and former Reprobate member Antony "The Colonel" Folwell. In 2009 Sean Parkinson was replaced by Matt Fawcett on guitar. Fawcett had supported Sinate in shows around New Zealand as the frontman for his band 'Damned Age', for which he performed vocals & guitar. Sinate left New Zealand to live & work in Europe. Some time previous to their departure Antony Folwell left the band. They initially based themselves in Stockholm, Sweden. They found a new bass player & settled in Berlin, Germany. In early 2010 they toured Europe supporting Marduk & Vader on many dates of their 'Funeral Nation Tour', establishing their name across Europe. November 2010 sees them return home to New Zealand to do a national tour and spend time with relatives. 23 November 2010 Sinate announce signing to San Francisco label ((Apocrypha Records)) to release their 3rd full-length album 'To The Death' in 2011. Late 2010 saw the departure of bassist Munro Goodwin. Brent Fox, formerly the bassist for 8 Foot Sativa, joined as a permanent member to fill in bass duties. Line-ups Early line-up Matt Sheppard - vocals, guitar Steve Dogg - guitar Bruce Klingenberg - bass Sam Sheppard - drums Line up from 2005-2008 Matt Sheppard - vocals, guitar Sean Parkinson - guitar Antony "Colonel" Folwell - bass Sam Sheppard - drums Current line-up Matt Sheppard - vocals, guitar Matt Fawcett - lead guitar Brent Fox - Bass Sam Sheppard - drums Discography External links Sinate's Official Website Sinate's Official Forums Sinate's MySpace Profile Sinate Interview on NZRock.com New Zealand death metal musical groups Musical groups established in 2001 Thrash metal musical groups